"Never give up"

2019

1h 38m

7.3(168 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Teresa Palmer

Michelle Payne

Acting

Sam Neill

Paddy Payne

Acting

Sullivan Stapleton

Darren Weir

Acting

Magda Szubanski

Sister Dominique

Acting

Genevieve Morris

Joan Sadler

Acting

Stevie Payne

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Gryffin Morrison

Young Stevie Payne

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Summer North

Young Michelle Payne

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Acting

Brooke Satchwell

Therese Payne

Acting

Sophia Forrest

Cathy Payne

Acting

Anneliese Apps

Brigid Payne

Acting

Katie Castles

Margaret Payne

Acting

Veronica Thomas

Bernadette

Acting

Zara Zoe

Maree Payne

Acting

Aaron Glenane

Patrick Payne

Acting

Henry Nixon

Andrew Payne

Acting

Dennis Coard

Owner #1

Acting

Miranda Bloom

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